HC Deb 04 May 1937 vol 323 cc965-6
52. Lieut.-Colonel Acland-Troyte

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that heavy fees and stamp duties are payable to public funds on the conferment of honours and dignities of the Crown; and whether he will consider the desirability of abolishing these fees and stamp duties?

Mr. Chamberlain

The question referred to by my hon. and gallant Friend has been under examination by a committee, who have just submitted their report. The committee recommend that the fees and stamp duties payable to public funds on the conferment of honours and dignities by the Crown should be abolished, and with this recommendation I fully concur. Steps are being taken to give immediate effect to the committee's recommendation by the inclusion of a Clause in the Finance Bill, 1937. I am arranging for copies of the committee's report to be circulated.

Mr. Mander

Are donations to party funds also to be abolished?